Create sparkle and shine in your designs with the blue goldstone 8mm faceted rondelle beads from Dakota Stones. These beads feature a rounded shape and diamond-shaped facets cut into their surface to add an extra gleam. Each bead displays a dark blue color decorated with bright flecks of sparkle. Goldstone is a glass with flecks of copper suspended in it and has been around since the European Renaissance. This gemstone is made in Italy and China and is also known as blue sandstone. Blue goldstone is believed to be associated with learning and communication. These beads are available in 8-inch strands.